Donate to the Special Operations Warriors Foundation

On April 24, 1978, a secret military mission called Operation Eagle Claw was launched to attempt to save 52 American hostages being held by Iranian fundamentalists. The mission ended in the deaths or severe wounding of 9 Special Operations forces and tragically, 17 small children who no longer had a father and a provider.

It was this incident that started the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping the families of servicemen and women who have been killed or disabled in battle. This charity was rated 4 stars by Charity Navigator, meaning that of about 7% of all major charities, it’s one of the most well-run and fiscally responsible charities.

Since then, wars continue and brave American men and women put their lives on the line each day. Sadly, today, there are more than 800 children of fallen Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps special operations personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country who need your help.